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Editor's Note - October 1

By Jennifer Ercoli - Publisher Macaroni Kid Lafayette May 14, 2026

Welcome Back, Macaroni Parents!

Fall is officially here, friends, and while Acadiana may still be easing into those cooler temperatures, the fall calendar is already in full swing.

October is always one of my favorite—and busiest—months of the year. Between fall festivals, football games, pumpkin patches, Trunk or Treats, Halloween events and all the other fun happening around Acadiana, there is no shortage of things to do. Honestly, our family calendar is packed, and we LOVE it.

And finally, there’s a little good news on the weather front! Temperatures are supposed to drop a bit this weekend, which means we might actually get to enjoy some of those fall activities without melting. I’ll take it!

So grab your calendar, round up the kids and get ready, because October is here and Acadiana is celebrating. We’ve got lots of family fun coming your way, and we’re excited to help you find it.

Have a great week!


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Have a great week entertaining, stimulating, and exhausting your kids!